In response to an anonymous person survey conducted by the Minnesota Daily, many students had a variety of reasons for using dating apps. Some wanted to find a long-term partner, some wanted to explore their options and some just wanted to swipe. Anthropology professor David Lipset, who has a focus in romance, social media and personhood, said the motivation to use dating apps is standard: to meet other single people who come from similar backgrounds and have similar hobbies.
To look for a new car? According to an unscientific survey conducted by the Daily, 36 student respondents said they used Tinder, 27 used Hinge and 22 used Bumble either actively or recently. Matthew Zeichert, a third-year student, said he only uses Hinge because it feels more tailored toward people who are looking for long-term relationships.
Zeichert said so far he has not had a negative interaction on Hinge, but he is not surprised when a conversation with a match of his reaches a stalemate.
In a country like the U. Gifts are given on the same day rather than separate days. Kinsey Anderson, a fourth-year student who found their current romantic partner on Bumble, said they came onto the app with the intention of looking for love. Results of the anonymous survey can be found here. Certain cells have been edited for content and to protect personal information. Your email address will not be published. Skip to Content. Illustration by Eva Berezovsky.
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